Ethernet Connectors

Ethernet Connectors remain in high use because they’re so affordable and very reliable. They are widely thought of as an excellent coupling device and genuine CAT-5e line joiner. These handy connectors are often used in connecting two computers but can also be used to join two sections of Cat-5 cables over long distances. It offers a full 1 Gigabit transfer pass-through rate with CAT5e or CAT6 cables with minimal resistance.

Ethernet Connectors are found on Straight-Through Ethernet cables, the type of cable most often used. A Crossover Ethernet cable is typically used to connect one computer to another without having to use a router, hub
or switch.

With the wide-spread use of wireless routers, Ethernet connectors and cables aren’t used as much in individual applications. A common connector, the RJ45 modular plug is used to terminate cat5e or cat6 cables with an eight pin plug. Some Ethernet connectors consist of two Ethernet jacks that allow users to plug into either end making it simple to extend a cable over longer distances. Ethernet/RJ45 Modular plugs can be found for both Cat 5E and Cat 6 and may be constructed of copper, platinum and other metals and plastics. Shielded couplers offer a better signal quality and good long-term performance.